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15 Best Portofino Tours from Genoa

The Portofino runs down the coast: half-day boat trips with free time in the painted harbor and the Ligurian cliffs as the commute. Portofino is twenty boat minutes and one tax bracket away.

1.Genoa: Half-Day Tour to Portofino

Discover Portofino on a half-day boat tour from Genoa, with free time to explore, stunning coast views, and local charm for just $28.

Most Popular★ 4.2

“Pierogi I is enjoyable nice little town with colourful buildings and GREAT seafood prepared directly on the port. Weather was fine and the transport was on time. If you are in Genoa don’t miss it, we enjoyed it much more than the Genoa.”

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3.Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area

Discover the Ligurian coast with a private boat tour from Santa Margherita, visiting Portofino, San Fruttuoso, and more—perfect for relaxation and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“An amazing experience! Emmanuel was a lovely host, very knowledgeable about the area and gave a great tour at a great pace. Highly recommend!!”

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4.Gulf of Portofino Private Boat Tour

Experience the Ligurian coast on a private boat tour from Genoa, with stunning views, snorkeling, and a personable skipper—perfect for small groups.

★ 5.0

“This trip was definitely a highlight of our Italian holiday. Brian and Michela run a wonderful business, excellent communication and Brian is a fabulous, knowledgeable, entertaining host. Our family had an incredible time on this magnificent boat. Experience life as a local for 3 hours.…”

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5.Tour from Genoa to Portofino,Santa Margherita and Camogli

Discover the charming Italian Riviera with this private tour from Genoa to Portofino, Santa Margherita, and Camogli, including scenic boat rides and authentic town visits.

★ 4.0

“We had a lovely day getting driven around to see different towns - camogli, portofino, and Ste Margherita, but it was more of a hired car only. There was no guidance /suggestions on what to do, where to eat or any info of the area.…”

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7.Private daily tour charter boat from Genoa to Portofino

Experience the Italian Riviera on a private boat from Genoa to Portofino, with stops for swimming, exploring villages, and enjoying personalized service.

★ 4.5

“Lovely day on the water seeing San Fruttuoso, Portafino, Camogli with lots of opportunities for swimming. Rocco was a great host and customised the tour to us. We wouldn’t have been able to see so much in the same time if we traveled by ourselves.…”

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8.Portofino and St. Margherita Private Tour from Genoa port/hotel

Discover the Ligurian Riviera’s gems with this private 8-hour tour from Genoa, visiting Portofino, Santa Margherita, and Rapallo in style and comfort.

★ 5.0

“Anna, we just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful tour of Portofino and Santa Margherita. My wife and i truly enjoyed the time we spent with you. For future travelers we highly encourage you to book with her. She made us feel…”

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9.Half-day tour from Genova to Portofino

Discover the scenic Ligurian coast on this half-day small-group tour from Genoa to Portofino, with highlights including Camogli and Santa Margherita.

★ 3.5

“Piccola baia, yacht e lusso. Prezzi in linea, o meglio fuori....Famosa soprattutto per i VIPs... Andava visitata nonostante le gemme della costiera Amalfitana.”

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10.Private Boat Excursion to Portofino

Experience Liguria’s coast on a private boat trip from Genoa, visiting Portofino, Santa Margherita, and San Fruttuoso with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 5.0

“Bryan from the Green Boat was amazing. His boat was gorgeous and spotless and he was so informative and accomodating. We had our 10 year old daughter with us and she loved it also.”

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11.Self-Drive (No Licence) Boat Rental in Portofino Gulf

Discover the Italian Riviera by renting a license-free boat in Portofino Gulf, exploring hidden beaches, the San Fruttuoso Abbey, and Marine Park at your pace.

★ 5.0

“We rented the 2Bar rib for the full day and found a stunning place to visit. The boat is comfortable, spacious and incredibly efficient, comes with a cooler and snorkelling gear - which are a nice perk. The coast is beautiful and although the sea…”

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12.Portofino and Santa Margherita Tour from Genoa with Local Driver

Experience the Ligurian Coast with this private day trip from Genoa, visiting Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, including scenic views, historic sites, and local charm.

★ 4.5

“We booked this tour as a convenient way to see Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure while on a cruise stop in Genova. It did provide all our transportation needs. The driver (Luca) picked us up at the port, had our name on a placard, so…”

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13.Camogli, Portofino by e-bike

Explore the Ligurian coast on e-bike from Genoa to Portofino, enjoying stunning views, charming towns, and local flavors in this guided 5-hour adventure.

★ 5.0

“Fabulous aperobije. We visited crazy places at sunset. The very kind and professional guide! To be repeated m”

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14.Guided snorkeling in the Portofino Marine Protected Area

Explore the stunning Portofino Marine Protected Area with a guided snorkeling tour led by marine biologists, including a visit to the famous Christ of the Abyss statue.

★ 5.0

“Unforgettable snorkeling tour in Portofino Warm welcome, relaxed organisation and a safe feeling at all times – that’s how our 3.5-hour snorkeling tour around Portofino Bay started. A special highlight was the stop at the famous underwater statue Christ of the Abyss in San Fruttuoso…”

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